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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 05:35 AM
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Which Gas Grade is Better

Which gas would be better to run performance wise and mileage. 91 octane no ethanol or 93 octane with 10% ethanol ?
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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I prefer the 100% gas..
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 09:07 PM
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Beano can help you with that gas!
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 09:10 PM
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Try it before.
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 10:13 PM
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Unless you have a higher compression engine, regular gas is what you want. High octane gas does not burn as readily (contrary to popular opinion) and depends on higher compression to complete that task. Regular gas in a high compression engine detonates prematurely and you get knock or ping. High octane gas in an engine designed for regular gas will not completely burn the fuel and it then exits the exhaust pipe raw. This causes your engine to pollute more, can deposit on O2 sensors, and it's more expensive. If your car does not experience detonation and higher octane fuel is not recommended by the manufacturer and is unmodified in the compression department (pistons, shaved heads, decked block, etc.) use regular grade fuel.
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 10:23 PM
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Well the 2.4L has 10:1 CR ..
Old Mar 30, 2019 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies
Which gas would be better to run performance wise and mileage. 91 octane no ethanol or 93 octane with 10% ethanol ?
Go to post #5 on this Corvette forum:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...anol-free.html
Old Mar 30, 2019 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
Go to post #5 on this Corvette forum:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...anol-free.html



Thanks
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Thanks
No problem.
Old Mar 30, 2019 | 07:54 PM
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100% gas= Good, my ride likes it very much.
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